Nursery Newsletter
06.02.2026
This week the children have continued on their dinosaur journey and have been finding out about caves and fossils. They were inspired to make their own style fossils from salt dough and used different objects to create indentations in the dough. The children have enjoyed turning our dark den into a cave, making sure that they are wearing hard hats and carrying torches as they explore.
The children enjoyed making their own paint from natural materials, using mud, crushed chalk and water to create different shades for their painting. They collaborated on a large piece of art which was inspired by original cave paintings.
Don't forget to join us for our dinosaur messy play session on Tuesday 10th February 2026 between 1.30pm and 2.30pm. We look forward to seeing you!
30.01.2026
This week we were were lucky as some of our parents joined in our maths session to see how it is taught in Early Years. The children excitedly joined in a game of rolling the die and moving in response to a specific number. For example 5 on the die is matched by 5 jumps. In nursery, the children learn about maths through songs, play and exploration. Staff provide a scaffold to support the children’s misconceptions or to develop their skills. The children are able to self-select mathematical equipment to play with everyday.
The children enjoyed using bricks to build a dinosaur shape, then they had a challenge to count how many bricks they had used. Some learners decided to make a specific dinosaur - with one child creating a plesiosaur. He then spoke about it swimming underwater and counted the blocks.
Some of our younger learners have enjoyed sorting bears into different coloured pots. Matching and sorting is also a skill that the children in Germany class use too. An example of this was when some learners selected to fill boards with numicon.
Please ensure that your child brings in a pair of wellington boots to keep at nursery. They will be ready for any weather then.
23.01.2026
This week Nursery have been busy learning about dinosaurs and having fun making them. Please do send in any boxes and bottles you have so the children can use them to make models. We are also in need of old outgrown wellies so that children can enjoy playing outside whatever the weather.
Literacy is one of the specific areas from the early years foundation stage and links into every aspect of a child's play. It is divided into two key areas which are: reading and writing.
Reading
In both nursery rooms there is a story area which is full of exciting books. Currently our topic is about dinosaurs and the children have explored non fiction books as well as looking at their familiar favourites.
Writing
Children in nursery may create marks using different media. For example chalks, paint, pens etc. This week, the children were challenged to 'take a dinosaur for a walk' using a pen to move it. They enjoyed walking their dinosaurs on a large sheet of paper.
16.01.2026
This week, despite the weather the children have been excited to spend time outside. They have been developing their gross motor skills through activities such as throwing balls into hoops and balancing on low beams. These activities also help to develop resilience and confidence.
The children enjoyed listening to different genres of music and have shown an interest in exploring musical instruments. During continuous provision the children chose several nursery rhymes to sing and formed their own band.
Dummies
Whilst these are useful to pacify your baby and are the personal choice of parents at home, we do encourage you to ween your child off their dummy during the day by the time they start Nursery so that they are able to develop their speech and also so that we can ensure these are not lost, dropped and become dirty. Nursery staff cannot disinfect dummies during the school day and many of our Nursery children enjoy outside play as well as indoor. Chat this through with the Nursery staff when they join us so that this can be done gradually as we also do not want children to feel anxious. This is a link to a useful article on the pros and cons of dummies.
09.01.2026
We are very proud of our nursery, which gives our children the best start to their learning journey at MHLA. This week we have had seven new starters in Sweden and Germany. Class and they have been busy enjoying the cold weather and freezing water! By sending your child to Nursery, you are giving them the greatest opportunity to thrive at school - Mrs Richings and the Nursery team work so hard to ensure that the youngest children also learn the prime skills of communication, physical development and social skills. Here are some examples of what they have been learning this week....
This week we encouraged the children to make their own sensory bottles. They selected resources such as buttons, glitter or stones. Then, they added water to complete their creation. It was great fun!
The children devised strategies to help the dinosaurs escape from the ice.
Some children immersed themselves in the world of imaginative storytelling through their play using small world toys and construction equipment.
To join our Nursery, please email admin@corringhamprimary.com or pop into the lower school office and speak to Mrs Norman.
We are also excited to share that we are offering a parent and baby group on Wednesday mornings for you to meet friends and let your little ones play in our community room with Miss Khokher. We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday!
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